How to Update Roku TV Firmware in 2 Minutes

Are you excited about accessing the latest features on your Roku device? Then, update the Roku’s firmware without further delay. By scrolling through the article, you will learn the possible methods to update your Roku TV without or with the remote control within a minute or two.

How to Update Roku Directly

If you have the Roku remote in your hand, updating the firmware is much easier by following the below steps.

1. Once you connect Roku TV to WIFI, navigate to Roku’s Home screen and click on Settings.

2. Tap on System in the following screen and select System update.

3. Click on Check Now to look for any firmware updates. If there are any, a pop-up will appear displaying the software information of the file.

4. If any update is available, click the Update Now option. If you wish to do it later, click on Update later. After your Roku TV gets updated, it will restart automatically and install the new firmware.

How to Update Roku using a USB Drive

Your Roku will stuck on update if there’s an unstable WiFi network. As a remedy, you can use a USB flash drive to update the firmware.

1. Head to Roku’s TV update website [tvupdate.roku.com] from your PC. Select your Roku TV Brand, Hardware ID, and Serial Number, and click Download Software.

2. Copy the downloaded Roku firmware file to a USB drive and insert that into your Roku TV.

3. Now, turn on your Roku TV and go to its Settings → System → System update → I can’t connect.

4. Now, your Roku TV will recognize the file on the USB and display a 12-digit code. Enter the 12-digit code on your PC. Once verified, your PC will display a 6-digit code.

5. Type the code on your Roku TV and update the device.

Is It Possible to Update Roku TV Without a Remote?

Yes! You can easily install the latest software without actually turning on your Roku TV with the Roku Smart Home app. This app is downloadable from the Play Store as well as the App Store. Download the app, and you can pair it with your Roku TV and more Roku devices. Now, follow the below steps to update your Roku TV firmware using this app.

1. Tap the Settings icon from the homepage’s top corner and head to the Device info option.

2. Select the Firmware version to look for an update and tap Update to install the latest software remotely.

3. If you have connected multiple Roku devices with this app and want them updated all at once, go to Account and choose the Firmware update option there. Click Update above the list of connected apps and get the latest Roku update installed on all of them.

What to Do If Roku Software Update Failed?

There’s a possibility for your Roku TV to get stuck on updating and display an error message. This might be due to temporary bugs and glitches on the device. To resolve the issue, you can restart Roku TV and try updating the firmware again.

By performing the Roku TV firmware update, you can kill two birds with one stone. The built-in apps on your Roku device, such as Netflix, HBO Max, YouTube, and others, will also be updated to their latest versions. Also, you will start functioning normally without any bugs and with added features.